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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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